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  • THE NEW ORDER ISSUE

    Making the Cut: John Lozano on the Space Between ‘What Was’ and ‘What’s Next’

    For more than two decades, John Lozano’s career has moved between styling, theater, marketing, events, branding, and fashion. None of it, he says, was ever exactly part of the plan. Yet each unexpected turn eventually led him back to the same place: fashion. Now, as MNL Fashion Week returns for its second run, he finds himself with an unrelenting vision to give Filipino designers a platform to tell their stories, bring fashion closer to a wider audience, and make the industry dream again.

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  • THE NEW AGENDA ISSUE

    The Big Bang and then Some: ‘The Secrets of Hotel 88’ and the Theory of Evolution

    When the doors of Pinoy Big Brother closed on the Celebrity Collab Edition, what remained wasn’t just a set of former housemates ready to collect checks for their next project. What emerged was a batch that redefined how Filipino audiences relate to celebrity. After capturing fleets of adoring fans, banking on unfiltered vulnerability, the stars of the historic edition face their biggest challenge yet: scripted drama. In "The Secrets of Hotel 88," they must prove they can transform into characters while keeping the authenticity that made them stars. Will they rise to the occasion, or will the demands of showbiz change them forever?

    COVER STORY
  • THE NEW ORDER ISSUE

    New Sound, New Heights: Jenzen Guino Strikes the Right Chord

    With musical sensibilities deeply rooted in and shaped by his household, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Jenzen Guino’s sonic orbit grew from a virtual platform fueled by his covers of anthems from icons of generations past, then with originals woven through narratives straight from lived experiences of his own and the people surrounding him. Now, with a string of recent releases backed by a new label and artistic home, he harnesses his inherent flair for telling stories through heartfelt hymns and catchy melodies, along with lyricism that’s reflective of his youth and with it, his universe of truth. Five years into the game, Guino marks himself ready for take off and onto higher ground with a crescendo of new pursuits from upcoming new hits and a promise to shift gears and take his artistry to new, greater heights.

    COVER STORY
  • THE PUSH ISSUE

    Playing with Fire: ‘Some Nights I Feel Like Walking’ on the Art of Being and Becoming

    As the noise shifts from the chaos of day commuters to the rustles of night owls, Manila, then until now, lives through stories—both of the loud and the unspoken. The bustling streets of this city stood as the realm of Petersen Vargas as he let queer experiences bleed through "Some Nights I Feel Like Walking", a film that visits the city’s darkest corners, frantic passersby, and shadowed stories.

    COVER STORY
  • THE HOT DAMN! ISSUE

    A Golden Streak: The Education of Emilio Daez

    Treading his path to prominence from social media favorite—having been anointed by a phalanx of supporters as “golden retriever” in a sea of Internet Boyfriends—young corporate professional-turned-aspiring actor, Emilio Daez, talks about his recent and very noticeable golden streak. Hot on the heels of a brief stint on the two-decade-old pop culture juggernaut, Pinoy Big Brother, following his first few jabs at acting on primetime television, Daez flexes that boyish charm, rolls up his sleeves, and dips his toes into uncharted waters, armed only with a passion and growing familiarity with an industry so far removed from the world of numbers and structure he has long been immersed in.

    COVER STORY
  • THE BREAKTHROUGH ISSUE

    Stream of Consciousness:
    Charting the Sonic Orbit of eaJ

    Looking at his evolution, just a couple of years young into a solo career after a departure from his previous band, growing a following on his YouTube and Twitch streams, then ultimately casting a wide net of followers with close to a million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, pocketing hits like “Car Crash” and “pacman”, it goes without saying that eaJ’s musical journey is a product of self-discovery.

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  • THE NEW AGENDA ISSUE

    The Third Act:
    An Introduction to BGYO

    Armed with their irresistible charm, backed by commitment and undeniable talent, BGYO is poised to step into their third act, in hot pursuit of captivate bigger audiences and leaving an indelible mark on the vast continuously evolving terrain of Philippine pop music.

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The Reading List

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    ‘Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet’ Brings a 20-Year Community Theater Journey to Manila

    July 24, 2026

  • Alerts & Promotions

    JSYK: Starbucks® Rewards is Bringing Multi-Tiered Rewards in its New Starbucks PH App

    July 17, 2026

  • Lifestyle & Experiences

    Merlin’s Beard! ‘Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration’ Makes its Way to a Manila Debut

    July 15, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    ‘El Fuego del Alma’ Explores Questions of Desire, Faith, and Longing in Filipino Retelling of Tennessee Williams’ Classic

    July 3, 2026

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  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Sam Concepcion, KD Estrada, Lead Male Cast in the Upcoming Musical ‘Bongga Ka, ‘Day! The Annie Batungbakal Musical’

    Newport World Resorts, in association with VIVA Communications and The Philippine STAR, just revealed its lineup of male cast leading the upcoming original musical “Bongga Ka, ‘Day! The Annie Batungbakal Musical”.

    June 11, 2026

  • Radio Station

    SamSam Crosses English Music Territory in a Blend of Dark Romance and High-Energy Pop

    SamSam returns with his bold new single, “Taste of You”— a cinematic, emotionally charged release that blends dark romance, explosive visuals, and high-energy pop performance.

    June 10, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    Save the Date and Join Tom Franek for a Night of Music and Comedy at Quezon Club

    Comedian-musician Tom Franek makes his way back to the Philippines for an evening of laughter, performances, and more.

    June 10, 2026

  • Art & Creativity

    Here are the New Playwrights Joining the Writing Fellowship Program for Virgin Labfest XXI

    In keeping with its commitment in nurturing Filipino talent, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) proudly begins a new chapter of the Virgin Labfest Writing Fellowship Program (VLF WFP).

    June 9, 2026

  • Fashion & Style

    Longchamp Revisits the Iconic Le Pliage in Two Bold, Color-block Versions

    See how Longchamp brings the iconic Le Pliage in two new bold, color-block versions: Le Pliage One and Le Pliage Xtra.

    June 9, 2026

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    The Bar Is Set So Low, But Damn, this Comedy of Errors We Are All Forced to Watch is Far From Funny

    We cannot even act surprised that it has come to this. But it has stooped so low, we cannot even laugh anymore. Calling the Philippine Senate a “circus” feels insulting to circuses. At least circuses require professionalism, discipline, coordination, and hard work; where performers actually live to entertain their paying audience. The Senate, meanwhile, has become the cheapest show on earth, running on fragile egos, manufactured outrage, and political theatrics performed to distract and derail. It is a taxpayer-funded spectacle where public service has become just a PR buzzword, dignity is nonexistent, and the loudest performers resort to the chaos of viral moments to evade due process and accountability.

    June 8, 2026

  • People & Culture

    Of Disco Lights and Bell-Bottoms: What Makes Manila Sound Undeniably Filipino

    From its explosion to the airwaves and into Filipino culture, Manila Sound has long had an unusually long afterlife. Decades after its peak, its songs still feel woven into everyday Filipino life.

    June 8, 2026

  • People & Culture

    The CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Honored Culture Bearers Embodied by these GAMABA Awardees

    Last May, the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art (CCP EPA) highlighted seven Filipina culture bearers and traditional craft artists whose historic contributions preserve the country’s rich cultural legacy.

    June 8, 2026

  • Radio Station

    Icona Pop Leans Into the Dizzy Emotional Rush of Love in ‘Butterfly Feelings’

    JSYK, Icona Pop drops euphoric new single “Butterfly Feelings,” out now.

    June 8, 2026

  • Radio Station

    Dua Lipa Caps Global Tour with a Live Album and Film Release

    ICYMI, "Dua Lipa (Live From Mexico)", a new live album and concert film from 3x GRAMMY and 7x BRIT Award-winning global pop powerhouse Dua Lipa, is now available across all platforms.

    June 4, 2026

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Lazada is Taking the Thrill of its 6.6 Sale Campaign to the Streets—Here’s How to Catch this Immersive Experience

    Lazada Philippines is bringing the excitement of the 6.6 Super WOW sale to the streets with the launch of the Super WOW Truck, making this campaign an immersive experience unlike any other.

    June 4, 2026

  • Stage & Performing Arts

    It’s Coming! Cebu’s Provocative Stage Hit Returns In Time for Pride Month

    Following a critically acclaimed debut, "HOOK UP The Musical" goes bigger, bolder, and more urgent for a one-night-only major restaging this month in Cebu.

    June 3, 2026

  • Alerts & Promotions

    Grab Turns Everyday App Moments Into Wearable Keepsakes in this Milestone Collab

    This season, Grab Philippines is inviting Filipinos to wear their best everyday Grab moments.

    June 2, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    LOOK: Maki, Ashtine Olvega, Caprice Cayetano, and Will Ashley are your Samsung #GalaxyATeam

    Summer is far from over with an awesome upgrade as Samsung is officially unveils its Galaxy A-Team with these four trailblazers who embody the Gen Z spirit.

    June 2, 2026

  • People & Culture

    Much Ado About ‘Bongga’: Everything that Made the ’70s as One of the Philippines’ Most Vibrant Eras

    The Philippine 1970s era continues to live on through music, fashion, and culture and with these, it has remained to be defined by a word that has outlived the era itself, "Bongga".

    June 1, 2026

  • Radio Station

    Jungle Channels ’70s Brazilian Music in Latest Track ‘The Wave’

    BRIT Award winners and global arena headliners Jungle just dropped their latest track “The Wave” ahead of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “Sunshine”, this coming August.

    June 1, 2026

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  • The Push Issue

    Playing with Fire: ‘Some Nights I Feel Like Walking’ on the Art of Being and Becoming

    August 27, 2025

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  • Narratives & Perspectives

    The Bar Is Set So Low, But Damn, this Comedy of Errors We Are All Forced to Watch is Far From Funny

    June 8, 2026

  • Narratives & Perspectives

    A Question and a Lesson on How ‘Real’ is ‘Too Real’, and the Cost of ‘Saying it Anyway’

    July 21, 2025

  • Review

    Style Meets Sound: How the New HUAWEI FreeBuds 6 Redefines Open-Fit Elegance

    June 19, 2025

  • Insider

    A Bold, New World: ‘Delia D.’ Takes Us into a Vibrant Celebration of Music, Love, and Identity

    May 12, 2025

  • Slant

    BODIES OF WORK 2024: Charting New Waters

    May 15, 2024

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  • Beauty & Grooming

    Kenzo Makes a Bold Invitation to Dive Deep into the Warmth and Voluptuousness of L’Eau Ambrée

    September 15, 2026

  • Radio Station

    SB19 Makes a Bold, Riveting Declaration on Career and Creative Liberation in ‘LAWLESS’

    August 19, 2026

  • Lists & Guides

    All the Reasons the Cast of ‘Bongga Ka ‘Day: the Annie Batungbakal Musical’ Keep Going Back to Manila

    August 17, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    Gap Reimagines Iconic Robyn Anthem with Inde Navarrette and Malcolm Todd for Fall 2026 Campaign

    August 17, 2026

  • Brands & Campaigns

    MEMO Launches Corpcore Campaign that Redefines What it Means to Dress for Work

    August 13, 2026

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  • Reel

    Editor’s Note: A Sense of Normalcy in Times of Uncertainty and Anxiety

    March 21, 2020

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